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NYPD Sergeant on Trial for Fatal Cooler Incident

2/3/2026

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NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran is on trial for manslaughter in Bronx after he threw a drink cooler at Eric Duprey on August 23, 2023.
Duran testified he acted to protect his fellow officers, believing Duprey would crash into them.
Duprey died from his injuries after the cooler struck him.
The trial is without a jury and will conclude with closing statements, and Duran faces up to 25 years if convicted.

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Story summary

NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran is on trial for manslaughter in Bronx after he threw a drink cooler at Eric Duprey on August 23, 2023.
Duran testified he acted to protect his fellow officers, believing Duprey would crash into them.
Duprey died from his injuries after the cooler struck him.
The trial is without a jury and will conclude with closing statements, and Duran faces up to 25 years if convicted.